Description:You will be the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Augmentation Team Lead for the THAAD CLS Augmentation Team. Our team enables rapid OCONUS surge support for international partners operating the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, delivering maintenance, sustainment, and training across all tactical sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the CLS Augmentation Team Lead you will direct a small, high performing subcontractor crew (up to four members) while stationed at the THAAD Training Academy, Fort Bliss, TX. You’ll oversee day to day maintenance, drive curriculum and faculty development, and stand ready to deploy anywhere in the world for up to 30 day rotations, ensuring the THAAD weapon system stays mission ready.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the CLS Augmentation Team in all maintenance and repair activities for THAAD hardware both at the Training Academy and at remote CONUS/OCONUS sites.
• Supervising new maintainer and operator training, guaranteeing all equipment used for instruction remains fully serviceable.
• Rapidly deploying OCONUS to backfill CLS personnel, executing contractual sustainment tasks for our international partner.
• Translating customer and product requirements into realistic, cost effective technical solutions.
• Developing training curricula and supporting faculty under the direction of the THAAD Academy Commandant.
• Initiating engineering reach back for advanced troubleshooting and providing expert guidance to the team.
• Communicating clearly with Lockheed Martin, Missile Defense Agency, and other stakeholders on status, concerns, and corrective actions.
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and repairing anomalies during standard Battery operations to maintain hardware readiness.
• Preparing concise oral and written briefings for program leadership that influence planning and operational decisions.

Why Join Us:

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a collaborative leader who thrives in fast paced, mission critical environments and enjoys mentoring technical talent. This role puts you at the heart of a cutting edge missile defense program, offering unparalleled exposure to global defense operations and advanced THAAD technology. You’ll work side by side with Lockheed Martin engineers and Missile Defense Agency officials, shaping training standards that protect our allies worldwide. If you’re ready to lead a skilled team, travel on demand, and make a direct impact on international security, this is the opportunity to accelerate your career while contributing to a vital defense capability.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Fort Bliss, TX.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of relevant experience working in Field Service and / or Systems Engineering (or similar position)

• Previous experience with the THAAD weapon system (or similar Air Defense system)

• An active U.S. Department of Defense SECRET (or Interim SECRET) Security Clearance.

• A valid U.S. Passport with no restrictions on travel

• Willingness to travel on short notice & perform these duties at remote CONUS/OCONUS locations

• Ability to meet International Partner business visa requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

• Candidate must be able to maintain a good working relationship with the internal and external stakeholders

• Candidate may also be required to take a post-offer, pre-employment physical to determine deployability capabilities as defined by the contract

• Candidate must be able to obtain a CompTIA Security + certification within 90 days of start date to satisfy contractual requirement

Desired Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field commensurate to assignment and / or equivalent military background
• Previous experience as a THAAD or Patriot Field Service Leader, Contractor Logistics Support Leader and / or Maintenance Leader
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, interface specifications, and system level requirements
• Demonstrated ability in applying troubleshooting and fault detection/isolation methods
• Comp TIA Security + Certification
• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
• Previous experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple technical disciplines (Systems Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar)
• Previous experience executing maintenance management in a military environment (US Army, foreign military, or similar)
• Previous experience developing new equipment training material for military systems (THAAD, PAC-3, or similar)
• Program/Project Management experience with the ability to articulate sophisticated technical and programmatic issues to subordinates, peers, management, and customers
• Basic knowledge of:
• Electrical/mechanical aptitude
• Hydraulic operations
• Army Supply System
• Army Sustainment (i.e. Depot Maintenance) concepts/processes
• Army Field Maintenance concepts/processes
• Other desired military (MOS) training:
• 14A / 140A / 14E / 140E / 14H / 14T / 25U
  Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
  Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know:

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First